"genuflecting" in Chinese (Simplified)
屈膝（宗教或敬意）- 卑躬屈膝（比喻）
Definition
在宗教或表示敬意时，屈膝或下跪。也可以指对某人过分谦卑或卑躬屈膝。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或宗教场合，字面意义在基督教或仪式中常见。比喻用法指过分谦卑或讨好，常带贬义。日常谈话中较少用。
Examples
He kept genuflecting to his boss, hoping for a promotion.
他不断向上司**卑躬屈膝**，盼望升职。
He was genuflecting before the altar in the church.
他在教堂的祭坛前**屈膝**。
The children were genuflecting to show respect.
孩子们在**屈膝**以示尊敬。
She is genuflecting as part of her daily prayer.
她在日常祷告时会**屈膝**。
Some politicians are always genuflecting to powerful business leaders.
有些政客总是在向有权势的商人**卑躬屈膝**。
"Stop genuflecting to tradition—think for yourself for once!"
“别再向传统**卑躬屈膝**了，自己独立思考一次吧！”